For the time being, it seems Shuichi Murata is holding off on making any decision regarding his FA option. Sports Hochi posted a report that makes it seem as though Murata will wait to make his decision until some time after the Yokohama Bay Stars sale becomes official.

When asked if there was a possibility he wouldn't exercise his FA option Murata said, "There's no such thing as no chance, and I don't think I have enough time to make that kind of decision." Murata added, "Honestly, I'm not sure what to do. I'll be thinking about this until the very last minute."